This actually has nothing to do with your video except the fact that my very opinionated poodle loves your voice. The skirt looks absolutely lovely and I wish I was small enough and mobile enough to wear something like that. Happy sewing
Well I love your very opinionated poodle, and they can have some of the dehydrated chicken treats I always carry in my coat pocket if they'd like! Also, this skirt can definitely be sized up to pretty much any size (trust me, I just spend a few weeks collecting different body sizes and testing it out), so while I can't speak to mobility issues, I can speak to sizing and say that I've found a way to modify the drafting instructions so that they should fit pretty much any size human!
An absolutely stunning skirt! I love how you even went through and added the pockets. Such a lovely period accurate bit of detailing that often gets overlooked in modern productions- and the wire in the seam was just genius!
I love 1910s skirts, they are so fun and whimsical and remind me at the same time of those outdoor hicking jackets. They are just perfection. So cool that you could make yours out of so little fabric, definitely looks amazing
I love the finished skirt! Your solution to the pocket edges is genius, I would never think to use wire. I love the way you approach sewing so much it inspires me to keep creating on a low budget and sustainably ❤
I think you should totally keep making those skirts from the 10,20,30's. So artitstic and inspirational. In a time when it is almost impossible to find good quality and original clothes in stores, this will be the way to go. Mainly because women are looking for something different and to be able to regain the role of womanhood. The skirt has also a romantic flair. I loved it so much. Beautiful.
Amen. While it may be possible to find women's clothes that are truly feminine, I've not been successful at it. My pattern collection is mostly the 80s & 90s when longer hems & flowinf lines were more the thing. A few 1960s but very few after 2000. Basically gone back to sewing because there isn't a affordable alternative and the fabric now, just awful. Love your skirt pattern. Posting is most appreciated.
@@joycenagy3140 We have to make our own patterns. I started sewing because I simply could not stand anymore to see how the garment industry has been snatched overseas and we have not been encouraged to manufacture our own garments the way our ancesters all knew how to do. I was in shock to realize this. Perhaps grab a vintage design and perfect the pattern and create a collection and start a business. Women love love finding tasty and unique stuff. We also need to get a hold on the machines that build fabrics. It is shameful that machinery is in Asia and we are made dependent on horrible, cheap quality... mainly polyester.
Fabulous, fun skirt. Very courageous and daring to draft and sew it with all those lovely details in just a couple of days. I am impressed. Looks outstanding!
I've never done flatlining before, then again I live in central america so I only really sew with very thin fabric or sturdy breathable fabric for pants. It was cool to see a new technic :)
Oh I love this! 💙❤💚💛🧡🤍🖤🤎 Please, if you get time I'd love to see/hear more about the drafting & adjustment process as I've got some similar lightweight wool that I've only a small amount of & have been trying to figure out a nice skirt pattern for it. 💚 Honestly love how achievable you make things appear & your videos always encourage me to try things rather than making me feel like my skills aren't good enough to attempt. 🤗🤗😊
OK, first of all, that rainbow wall of hearts is just a joy to look at. I keep glancing back at it and smiling! Secondly, good to know about the interest in the drafting. There are a couple others in the comments that are in similar situations (small amounts of wool/fabric that they need a project to use it on), so now I need to check to see if my math solution will work for other proportions. Thirdly, thank you for the compliments. I did not set out to make this video with the goal of achievability in mind (not that I was actively not trying either... I was panic sewing/filming with NO goal in mind other than finish before the deadline LOL), but I'm very glad to hear that it came across as achievable!!
Thank you for making this video!!! It was totally worth making and making a video of. I did some simple sewing in college, a skirt and formal dress, but I’m planning to get back into it now. I’ve had ten + years of chronic migraines and the corresponding memory loss in the meantime, so your videos are a fantastic refresher of all the various & sundry steps and terms involved in sewing. I do have a ton of waist fluctuation from month to month, so I’m planning to start with your skirt that always fits first, and a set of wrap pants as well. Thanks again! Also, I totally agree with you on pockets! You can never have pockets that are too large or too many.
You're very welcome, I'm so glad you're enjoying the video (and no, one truly should appreciate ALL pockets, no matter what size they come in.... although some people in the comments VEHEMENTLY hate them, which makes me chuckle)!
I agree that this pocket pattern is the best. From someone who hates pockets and dedicated .... 3 skirts now to the pocket research, I can approve this design =D (so, you can tell that I simply detest how pockets are usually made, not pockets in general, who would have thought ...mmmm)
OK, but so now I'm curious what it is that you hate about how pockets are normally made!! (and also which pocket pattern you're approving - the patch pockets, or the side seam pockets?)
@@ShannonMakes @Shannon Makes the side seam pocket, with a huge bag, and which goes all the way to the waistband usually the side seam pockets are only sewn to the side team and they fall down, especially if you put something heavy in them like ... a phone. it distorts the skirt/dress and the item keeps banging against my thighs when I walk usually pockets are too small, so, instead of being a useful feature, they just disturb the design of the garment, and add bulk for no reason I also started making mines in viscose (I had some scraps from 10y ago), and I find that they're both very light weight and extremelly soft to the touch
ok, so you basically hate all the same things about pockets that I hate XD I think that was literally the first thing I changed when I started making clothing for myself - immediately a huge pocket bag that extends into the waistband. Other Costubers prefer the twill tape extension into the waistband, but unless it's imperative to keep the waistband super thin, I highly prefer to just put the whole bag in there - I usually make the bags out of thin fabric anyways, so it's not like I'm adding much bulk, and then the pocket is evenly supported! I like to use cotton because I feel it's quite sturdy and won't distort - does your viscose hold up well to the wear and tear of phones in pockets? I love the idea, but (1) don't often have much readily on hand and (2) am always slightly concerned it'll distort over time, or get a hole and start fraying like crazy!
@@ShannonMakes I'm potentially not the best example of wear and tear. I like not being tied to my phone, so I rarelly take it with me in the pockets. And when I do need to take my phone with me, I usually also have a bag, so it goes in there. My pockets are for: lip balm, handkershief and transportation card ^^ Phone goes in there when I'm waiting for a phone call or smth, so I want it to be with me, otherwise it just stays burried in the sofa or smth haha! I don't particularly enjoy viscose, it's just that I have remnants that I want to use ^^
Well we're in similar situations, then, because I don't even have a plan on my phone, it's literally a glorified camera that gets WiFi, and (much to the chagrin of my partner), I only take it with me if I think I might need to film something!! My pockets are generally for dog bags, dog snacks, Me snacks, and my wallet if I'm feeling saucy enough to actually bring it with me on our walks... but I *do* like my phone to be able to fit comfortably in my pocket, because I don't usually have a purse with me, and it's nice to have the option :-) Gotcha on the viscose scraps, that's a great way to use them up, and I did have to get some viscose and rayon lining for a couple projects, so I'll probably try using up any remnants as pockets, see how they hold up!
I love the finished skirt. You definitely inspired me to try to make one for myself. This video definitely goes into my (private) wanna make playlist for future inspiration and reference.
@@ShannonMakes :) might take a view years until I get around to it. (Nobody knows for certain but that's the experience I made I have a view years turnaround time) But I hope to get back to my Instagram next year so you should be able to find it there once I made it. @MerenwenNumesse ... Also I'm toying with the idea of my own UA-cam channel ... But right now... It's an issue of what would I like to post exactly (crafting podcasts or tutorials or both or whatever else) how I would find time somewhat regularly to post with my kids and being in a turbulent time of my life with job search and such ... And I know you can film in narrow spaces too but I haven't found 'my' space at our place here where I could do so easily. And then there is editing... A whole new thing to learn as well... You see... I am thinking about YT for quite some time already... but am just not quite there yet...
This skirt is super cute, Lady! Especially when completed on the spur of the moment. You gave me some ideas for making walking skirt ensemble from thrifted men's suits...because I can't afford wool suiting fabric. I've purchased 1 pr pants, 1 vest and 3 suit jackets...but methinks I need more pants to complete the skirt. 🤔 This is still in the thinking stages.
I'm so glad to have given some inspiration! And yes, you can absolutely made a walking skirt type ensemble from men's suit, although I'd definitely agree that you need more pants to complete the skirt, especially if you're going for the classic 1890s silhouette, because there's a LOT of volume in that!!
I would definitely love to see how you altered the draft for your proportions. Ive tried drafting a couple times from period manuals and keep having the same problem!
This skirt ranks a chaotic good. It looks lovely and fits well and was there when you needed it despite all the hectic throw together that came before. Thank you for sharing
That skirt looks great on you. It looks comfortable. You proved it can work as well as pants while riding a bicycle (with your dog on your back). I have been thinking of going back to wearing skirts. I'm 74 years old; and, my legs were never great looking. Skirts would help cover some of my medical issues (plus, I can wear other garments under skirts to help keep me warm).
Thank you, it IS very comfortable! I will say that, at least when using a traditional North American frame bike, that a slightly wider hemline would be nice just for mounting/dismounting the bike and swinging the leg over, but it's still very do-able. And definitely you can wear a ton of layers under skirts - more skirts, leggings, pants, snowpants... pile on all the layers if you want!
Beautiful! Love everything about this skirt and the process you followed to use a wonderful piece of fabric that most people would dismiss as to small to do anything with.
Well done with the skirt. Loved the yoke detail and the buttons but then you spoilt it with those pockets. They weren't necessary as you already had pockets which suited both the style and fabric. Sometimes, less is definitely more. But I'll watch you more as your style is very interesting so thank you for giving me some excellent ideas. A 5-gore skirt was new to me but I liked it a lot and will certainly use that concept in a future make.
First time watching. You are amazing!!! Beautiful work and SO creative. I know what I'm talking about...I've sewed since I was 12 years old and I'm now 71.
Such a cool skirt! And the wire is so smart😊. I agree that making just a tiny bit wider in the hem would be perfect but apart from that it's a skirt I would definitely like to have in my wardrobe too!
Thank you! 😊 Yea, since the "egg pockets" (love that term) were sort of secondary pockets, primarily for looks, I put them where they were the most visually pleasing - up any farther, and I didn't like the way they interfered with the look of the yolk... I mean yoke 🍳🍳🤣
Yea, that’s fair… not everyone loves the pockets, but not everyone was as polite as you in expressing their opinion 🤣🤣 I had fun trying it, and mimicking the original outfit, but if I redo it, I’ll probably go for a flatter style!
Yea, that's fair. They're DEFINITELY not a particularly flattering style, but I've seen so many similar pockets from this time period, I think it was really just such a fad that nobody minded if it was flattering or not?
I have some wool fabric that I have had so long that I don't remember where I got it. I wanted to make something out of it, but it is so scratchy that I keep putting it off. Flat lining it with a thrifted sheet is a great idea! I happen to have thrifted sheet. Now I finally have a way of using that wool fabric without worrying about it irritating my skin. 😊Thank you!
Its really cute. Its got a quirky artsy stlye to it even though you took inspiration from a vintage piece. Raising the hem modernized it yet keeping hints of its vintage stlye. Taking inspiration from a classic peice is always a good move to have a versatile peice as to quote co co channel and one of my personal mantras. " fashion gose out of style but style never goes out of fashion." If you do have a contrasting fabric, maybe that black and you want a little more movment, withed in the hem, some inverted kick pleats in the back either one in the back seam or 2 either side would work and look good if done well to sit flatand just get that flash of the same fabric you used in the details when walking. It will just be a mash up of pre war and late Victorian stlye withe a modem hem line as i like the look of a narrow shilloet but im quite active myself and find that a inverted pleat lets me have the best of both worlds. Hay if that fabric you got to make a second one is passable as a posable match. A short pea coat or vest with the herring bone used as an ascent with that black you incorpartated in the skirt would make for a very smart yet relaxed outfit that would be nice in mild weather that could be jazzed up with a pop of colour with your top, a scarf or even your shoes . I love my vintage vests as i have a few. But I have a very early 1920s mens high cut V cut, vest in a micro fine brown and creamy tan wool herring bone and brown satin finish cotten twill back and back ties that i can sinch it in to be a bit more female flattering that can turn anything thats a bit boring in to instantly a very smart yet artsy funky unique vibe every time and id love to be able to match up the fabric to have a similar skirt but just with the age and natural fade its been imposable to find. Ive been looking for well over 20 years.. I lost a button so instead of getting a whole new card, i just took the top button to replace the lower button and i had a cute arts and craft movment vinage copper fox head button i have held on to for YEARS . It fit and i put it as the top button . its kind looks like a feature pin , actully took it to a compleat new level.👍 Yep ive had it that long , tailor made quality will last 100 years if looked after... Who knew i was doing "dark accademia" in the late 90s ??? Its not a fashion, its classic stlye .
Oooh, kick pleats to give extra movement are a really good idea! I personally think I’ll just make a version 2.0 because I was lucky enough to find some more fabric (as you saw), but if I hadn’t, those kick pleats would be up next on my list!! 💯💯
@@ShannonMakes well just keep it in the back of your mind if you decide to stay with a similar leanght as the one you have and you decide to line the new one in the same fashion mark 1 as the drape may sit a bit stiff and a bit triangular looking. You may have to make it longer for it to drape well with your fabric choices you made in the first one being the cotton linning and the wool joined at all the seams. Maybe concider a lighter lining and have the lining not flat lineed in the hongkong method and only have the lining attached to the waist band and around the back opening, free floating from the hems and make it work around you massive hidden pockets , that i do love ... i need pockets like that in my life.❤ Just worried that the method you used in mark 1 may not drape well without some more weight and that may have to be put in to the leanght and you may eventually making Victorian'esk walking skirt to have the extra weight for it to sit well if you dont rethink the linning Oh your very cute pockets, your problem may be that ruffle was to long in hight making them floppy if they dont have some interfacing to stiffen them and have the ruffle backed with the herring bone wool and black still pipping . Skip the wire , i see problems with that down the track as a wearable peice of clothing, not just a costume kind of fix it and the ban on them may be a wee bit long in the wide and needing some stiff interfacing under the band attching the band to the pocket with maybe some fusable interfacing after you did a running hand stitch to play with your ruffles for more structure on the pockets from the band upwards So you may need to just raise and shorten the band a smidge and make the band more a wee bit more sturdy in mark 2... thats me over engineering it .. lol Oh and those kick pleats i mentioned for mark 1 where quite popular during the late 30s/40s too due to rationing and fabric shortages during the war too. Just thought id throw you that little tidbit of info . Now you have my designing mojo brain going ... lol. What a interesting incorporation of key design feature from diffent time periods. Its something that will never look dated as you cant put your finger on a particular time period if your taking from a few diffent ones
Absolutely love this skirt. But even more so I Absolutely love the side pockets, they are what I've been looking for. I am a self taught seamstress and admittedly don't know a lot of the jargon but I just finished my first lined robe that I created my own pattern. It turned out beautifully. I happened on to your channel and so glad I did. Although admittedly I don't understand some of what you're doing but love the outcome and am watching intently. Absolutely love this skirt.
Oh, I'm almost entirely self taught, apart from, you know, I vaguely remember my mother showing me how to work a sewing machine when I was young, and me being too frustrated with the process every time something went wrong 🤣🤣 I think the vast majority of us are self-taught these days, but the good news is that UA-cam and the internet is a great teacher, so just keep going and every project you'll improve, make mistakes, learn something new... and get better! Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy all the other sewing projects on the channel as well
Yea, it is quite similar to a pencil skirt! It's definitely got more width in the hemline than a traditional pencil skirt (thank goodness), but very much along the same lines!
I like the skirt, even to quorky pockets. I probably wouldn't have added them. But it definitely adds a vintage style. Loved how it turned out. Thank you for explaining your thoughts and how you designed the pattern for your body style. So much Im learning. Thank you.
That is a beautiful skirt with just the right details. You should make & sell a multi-size pattern. So many pockets are wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your process. Best to you and your furry kid.
Aww thank you! Pattern grading is not something I have the time to tackle anytime soon, but it’s a fun idea!! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
Super nice. I might have missed it but I think leaving the black hem line would give the skirt a nicer elongated look. I really like the side seam deep pockets in addition to the front pockets. Your right about the upper ruffle or pleats on the front pockets. Something needs to nail them down. The wire was a great idea and maybe next time a strong interfacing but that would add bulk because it would need to be covered up w more fabric or lining. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your enthusiastic and clear video. The skirt reminds me of a photo of my mother-in-law in 1917 in a similar that I have always thought was charming.
Nice work. Love the finished skirt and enjoyed watching you make it. It looks nice and warm and very stylish. Love the yoke and buttons and two sets of pockets! What a great idea to put wires in the top! I guess that means you have to be the one to hand wash it, so you can keep the shape. ENJOY!!!
Fortunately the wires are pretty easy to insert and remove for the wash 😝 but it’s a wool skirt, so I don’t anticipate needing to wash it! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Just discovered your channel and I’m delighted! Love the skirt and it’s wearability and would love a video on the full drafting process. Feel all fired up to crack on with my sewing projects. Thank you 😊
I’m glad to have sparked some sewjo, and am working on a drafting video as we speak. I hope you find my other videos equally inspiring (or at least entertaining)!!
really cute. suits your body and personality. that style yolk would look great an coulottes or slacks. your frilly pockets could be angled with the botton closer to the sides....that is for your more square frame. they could also sit a bit higher. i like the wire idea. i was trying to think os a solution i have with a dress.
So glad you found me, and welcome!! Glad you're enjoying the videos so far - I've got a "Best Of" playlist on my homepage too, with my personal favorites, if you are looking for a place to start :-)
Thank you, I'm really glad you enjoyed it!! It was such a rushed make though that I honestly don't think it's the best showcase of my talent; I'd recommend things like my hobbit robe or my corgi couch video for that (basically anything in the "Best of Shannon Makes" section of my channel's homepage).
The big pocket idea is great. I'm about to make some (modern, not a history bounder) fleece pants, and I'm definitely doing these big pockets. Thank you!
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! I like the cute front pockets (and they held my camera for the whole 4 hour hike), but the side pockets are where 👏it’s 👏at👏!!!
I really like this, thank you! I might make it similar, without the outer pocket and insert narrow ruffly or smooth piping down the front seams and yoke edge. I like the dart modification and th bottom color trim too. Very nice skirt!
Great looking skirt, think I have now found a new ‘time rabbit hole’ to explore. If you are short on fabric for the waist band I have found that facings work very well ( they do need stiffening ie visilene, either iron on or sew in)
What as lovely shirt. It turned out wonderfully. Love the buttons and the sure in the pocket tips. Such a brilliant solution! Any time you want to do a video on your continuing pattern drafting and old drafting manuals I'm there!
Wow! I wish I had the patience to sew like this. As it is, I'm going to try sewing little things for the grandkids for Christmas this year like little crossbody bags for the girls and backpacks for the boys but someday I'd like to try making clothes.
Thank you for a lovely and informative video. It is great to see your skills at work. I make a suggestion from another generation: ( if my guess is wrong , I apologise unreservedly) have you considered wearing a petticoat to improve the fall of your skirt against the body? The material is stylish but the sheet material lining may hinder the way the skirt sits and a gorgeous silk petticoat is always a secret joy to wear. They also help preserve the cut of the garment. Again, loved this video.
Thank you for the suggestion, and I did look at a petticoat the other day for future skirts, but I don't think that this one needed it, since I wore spandex leggings underneath, and that had a similar effect in terms of cutting any static and/or making sure the cotton lining could "slide" freely. There were never any issues with the drape of the skirt, and the reason that I felt like I wanted more material in the hem wasn't because the fabric was bunching and catching in my legs, but rather because if I took quite long steps (which I do tend to do sometimes), the narrower hemline would "hobble" me. Now this only happened a few times, which is why I say the skirt is "just on the limit" of how much material I want in a hemline, because if I just walk normal, it's not a problem at all... but you know, sometimes I like to run! Or bike!
Aww thank you! If you're a fan of the doggo, I have a few projects just about her - corgi sized fainting couch, turning her into Deadpool, as well as Sherlock Hound, etc!
The skirt is very nice! I have similar piece of fabric, you have inspired me to make mine with a joke, it is very flattering. You are so positive person. I love your good energy. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you UA-cam for showing me this gem! Love the skirt but I mostly appreciate the way you explained it all. I'm still too skared and overwhelmed to make anything myself, but I found your content very inspiring. Hopefully soon!Just subscribed and I'm on my way to binge on your channel. That hobbity cape is my next stop. Thanks a lot and see you there!
I'm glad UA-cam showed you this video too! Hopefully the inspirational wave can take you all the way to cutting into your first fabric eventually - just start small, and cheap, and keep the project manageable! We all start somewhere, expect for it to be a learning process, and just try to enjoy the ride :-)
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I've got a whole bunch of other (and dare I say, more impressive) sewing videos on the channel if that's your thing!
I absolutely love your videos! Just discovered you yesterday, and I'm in awe of your talent and the beautiful way in which you explain your process! I've been sewing on and off for a handful of years now, self-taught, and I've recently been wanting to start a YT channel for sewing videos. I have done some research on existing seeing videos/channels, and yours are by far the best I've seen!
Oh wow, that's some incredibly high praise, thank you! I'd encourage you to hang around the channel and check out some of my other videos, but it seems like you've been doing that already, so I'll just say "welcome aboard" and I hope you continue to enjoy the content!!
Trash from the local laundry matt to get sheets for mockups. You don't know how much of my Centretown life I am now regretting. Brilliant! Goodness you're a whirlwind. That is a Fantastic patter and amazing execution. I'm thinking when (not if) you remake the skirt you could elaborate the design of the waistline more. Good for you for catching the park in Peek Fall. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I am caught between two desires: the one to simply remake the same skirt but just with more volume, and the nagging urge to "just tweak a few things here and there" which I fully recognize will probably result in a full-blown re-do/overhaul of the original design. I guess it depends on if I want an immediate wear garment, or a project XD We'll have to see how I feel on the day!
Hi Cathy! I love the idea as well. I’m not sure that my local cleaners do this but I do know that at least one of my local thrift stores would sell sheets for rags. How did Halloween go in your neighbourhood? Grandson’s costume was a success. Though the cape didn’t come out as envisioned not sure if it was because of the tie wrap boning or the fabric. Oh well it wasn’t a complete fail just not what we wanted. He was happy especially since the back of his shirt was red with black spots so he didn’t have to wear the cape at school
@@robintheparttimesewer6798 Robin! It was a mostly quiet Halloween around here. Missed out on seeing the little ghouls getting their candy quotient. And there weren't many adults dressed up over the weekend. In honour of the day, I took the Godkid and her Mum out to The Bytown to see The Shinning. It used to be her 'night-night' movie when she was 10 - so she needed to see it in surround sound and full of people. Two of the audience came dressed up as the twins... So Catbug (the magnificent) was a success! Huzzah! Knew it would be smashingly good. Glad that the Kiddo had fun...
@@stevezytveld6585 Cathy he was such a success that I have been told that he’s costume is really just pants and shirt so therefore he can wear it in his regular wardrobe!
beautiful skirt, I'm old so for sewing purposes I have 2 tri-burst lights for both areas I sew in, they are not pretty but may add to your sewing time if you wish for that
Thank you ♥️💙 I actually have some studio lights that I can use for my own sewing, but they don't make for very pretty footage, if you know what I mean!
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This actually has nothing to do with your video except the fact that my very opinionated poodle loves your voice. The skirt looks absolutely lovely and I wish I was small enough and mobile enough to wear something like that. Happy sewing
Well I love your very opinionated poodle, and they can have some of the dehydrated chicken treats I always carry in my coat pocket if they'd like!
Also, this skirt can definitely be sized up to pretty much any size (trust me, I just spend a few weeks collecting different body sizes and testing it out), so while I can't speak to mobility issues, I can speak to sizing and say that I've found a way to modify the drafting instructions so that they should fit pretty much any size human!
An absolutely stunning skirt! I love how you even went through and added the pockets. Such a lovely period accurate bit of detailing that often gets overlooked in modern productions- and the wire in the seam was just genius!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🥰💃🪡
Thank you and I totally agree with you. We went from the Belle Epoque, to the mierde Epoque. We need to regain the industry of garments independently.
Those pockets are fabulous. I have severe pocket envy!
Thank you!! 🧡🧡
I love 1910s skirts, they are so fun and whimsical and remind me at the same time of those outdoor hicking jackets. They are just perfection. So cool that you could make yours out of so little fabric, definitely looks amazing
Whimsical is a good word for it! Thank you for the kind words
Shannon,the buttons, pockets and piping were all perfect touches. Love it!
I love the finished skirt! Your solution to the pocket edges is genius, I would never think to use wire. I love the way you approach sewing so much it inspires me to keep creating on a low budget and sustainably ❤
Thank you so much, I'm glad to have inspired and/or motivated, especially for those who are looking for low budget/sustainable options!
I think you should totally keep making those skirts from the 10,20,30's. So artitstic and inspirational. In a time when it is almost impossible to find good quality and original clothes in stores, this will be the way to go. Mainly because women are looking for something different and to be able to regain the role of womanhood. The skirt has also a romantic flair. I loved it so much. Beautiful.
Amen. While it may be possible to find women's clothes that are truly feminine, I've not been successful at it. My pattern collection is mostly the 80s & 90s when longer hems & flowinf lines were more the thing. A few 1960s but very few after 2000. Basically gone back to sewing because there isn't a affordable alternative and the fabric now, just awful. Love your skirt pattern. Posting is most appreciated.
@@joycenagy3140 We have to make our own patterns. I started sewing because I simply could not stand anymore to see how the garment industry has been snatched overseas and we have not been encouraged to manufacture our own garments the way our ancesters all knew how to do. I was in shock to realize this. Perhaps grab a vintage design and perfect the pattern and create a collection and start a business. Women love love finding tasty and unique stuff. We also need to get a hold on the machines that build fabrics. It is shameful that machinery is in Asia and we are made dependent on horrible, cheap quality... mainly polyester.
This is super cute! Making it out of thrifted wool? Chef's kiss! I just love how you fixed the rear with the darts, great idea.
Thank you for the lovely words, I and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!
Fabulous, fun skirt. Very courageous and daring to draft and sew it with all those lovely details in just a couple of days. I am impressed. Looks outstanding!
Thank you!!
I would so wear that skirt to work and make ‘em all jealous! 👍🏻👍🏻. It’s gorgeous!
Thank you, Peggy!! 🥰
I've never done flatlining before, then again I live in central america so I only really sew with very thin fabric or sturdy breathable fabric for pants. It was cool to see a new technic :)
Oh I love this! 💙❤💚💛🧡🤍🖤🤎
Please, if you get time I'd love to see/hear more about the drafting & adjustment process as I've got some similar lightweight wool that I've only a small amount of & have been trying to figure out a nice skirt pattern for it. 💚
Honestly love how achievable you make things appear & your videos always encourage me to try things rather than making me feel like my skills aren't good enough to attempt. 🤗🤗😊
OK, first of all, that rainbow wall of hearts is just a joy to look at. I keep glancing back at it and smiling!
Secondly, good to know about the interest in the drafting. There are a couple others in the comments that are in similar situations (small amounts of wool/fabric that they need a project to use it on), so now I need to check to see if my math solution will work for other proportions.
Thirdly, thank you for the compliments. I did not set out to make this video with the goal of achievability in mind (not that I was actively not trying either... I was panic sewing/filming with NO goal in mind other than finish before the deadline LOL), but I'm very glad to hear that it came across as achievable!!
Thank you for making this video!!! It was totally worth making and making a video of. I did some simple sewing in college, a skirt and formal dress, but I’m planning to get back into it now. I’ve had ten + years of chronic migraines and the corresponding memory loss in the meantime, so your videos are a fantastic refresher of all the various & sundry steps and terms involved in sewing. I do have a ton of waist fluctuation from month to month, so I’m planning to start with your skirt that always fits first, and a set of wrap pants as well.
Thanks again!
Also, I totally agree with you on pockets! You can never have pockets that are too large or too many.
You're very welcome, I'm so glad you're enjoying the video (and no, one truly should appreciate ALL pockets, no matter what size they come in.... although some people in the comments VEHEMENTLY hate them, which makes me chuckle)!
I agree that this pocket pattern is the best. From someone who hates pockets and dedicated .... 3 skirts now to the pocket research, I can approve this design =D (so, you can tell that I simply detest how pockets are usually made, not pockets in general, who would have thought ...mmmm)
OK, but so now I'm curious what it is that you hate about how pockets are normally made!! (and also which pocket pattern you're approving - the patch pockets, or the side seam pockets?)
@@ShannonMakes @Shannon Makes the side seam pocket, with a huge bag, and which goes all the way to the waistband
usually the side seam pockets are only sewn to the side team and they fall down, especially if you put something heavy in them like ... a phone. it distorts the skirt/dress and the item keeps banging against my thighs when I walk
usually pockets are too small, so, instead of being a useful feature, they just disturb the design of the garment, and add bulk for no reason
I also started making mines in viscose (I had some scraps from 10y ago), and I find that they're both very light weight and extremelly soft to the touch
ok, so you basically hate all the same things about pockets that I hate XD I think that was literally the first thing I changed when I started making clothing for myself - immediately a huge pocket bag that extends into the waistband.
Other Costubers prefer the twill tape extension into the waistband, but unless it's imperative to keep the waistband super thin, I highly prefer to just put the whole bag in there - I usually make the bags out of thin fabric anyways, so it's not like I'm adding much bulk, and then the pocket is evenly supported! I like to use cotton because I feel it's quite sturdy and won't distort - does your viscose hold up well to the wear and tear of phones in pockets? I love the idea, but (1) don't often have much readily on hand and (2) am always slightly concerned it'll distort over time, or get a hole and start fraying like crazy!
@@ShannonMakes I'm potentially not the best example of wear and tear. I like not being tied to my phone, so I rarelly take it with me in the pockets. And when I do need to take my phone with me, I usually also have a bag, so it goes in there.
My pockets are for: lip balm, handkershief and transportation card ^^ Phone goes in there when I'm waiting for a phone call or smth, so I want it to be with me, otherwise it just stays burried in the sofa or smth haha!
I don't particularly enjoy viscose, it's just that I have remnants that I want to use ^^
Well we're in similar situations, then, because I don't even have a plan on my phone, it's literally a glorified camera that gets WiFi, and (much to the chagrin of my partner), I only take it with me if I think I might need to film something!!
My pockets are generally for dog bags, dog snacks, Me snacks, and my wallet if I'm feeling saucy enough to actually bring it with me on our walks... but I *do* like my phone to be able to fit comfortably in my pocket, because I don't usually have a purse with me, and it's nice to have the option :-)
Gotcha on the viscose scraps, that's a great way to use them up, and I did have to get some viscose and rayon lining for a couple projects, so I'll probably try using up any remnants as pockets, see how they hold up!
So cute! I love this skirt, and admire your resourcefulness in finding thrift store fabric and free lining fabric! Good job.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
I love the finished skirt. You definitely inspired me to try to make one for myself. This video definitely goes into my (private) wanna make playlist for future inspiration and reference.
That’s fantastic, I’m glad to hear it, and I’d love to see the final skirt once it’s made!
@@ShannonMakes :) might take a view years until I get around to it. (Nobody knows for certain but that's the experience I made I have a view years turnaround time)
But I hope to get back to my Instagram next year so you should be able to find it there once I made it. @MerenwenNumesse ... Also I'm toying with the idea of my own UA-cam channel ... But right now... It's an issue of what would I like to post exactly (crafting podcasts or tutorials or both or whatever else) how I would find time somewhat regularly to post with my kids and being in a turbulent time of my life with job search and such ... And I know you can film in narrow spaces too but I haven't found 'my' space at our place here where I could do so easily.
And then there is editing... A whole new thing to learn as well... You see... I am thinking about YT for quite some time already... but am just not quite there yet...
"-and too many snacks" 😂😂😂 not me nodding along, perfectly reasonable pocket use.
Exactly! The IDEAL pocket use!! Human snacks, dog snacks, and sometimes squirrel snacks 🐿
The skirt was well worth the effort ! It is slim , attractive and highly functional - YAY , Pockets !!!
This skirt is super cute, Lady! Especially when completed on the spur of the moment. You gave me some ideas for making walking skirt ensemble from thrifted men's suits...because I can't afford wool suiting fabric. I've purchased 1 pr pants, 1 vest and 3 suit jackets...but methinks I need more pants to complete the skirt. 🤔 This is still in the thinking stages.
I'm so glad to have given some inspiration! And yes, you can absolutely made a walking skirt type ensemble from men's suit, although I'd definitely agree that you need more pants to complete the skirt, especially if you're going for the classic 1890s silhouette, because there's a LOT of volume in that!!
I really like the whole look and pockets, but I can see why you would like a wider hem. Extremely good, thanks for sharing.
I would definitely love to see how you altered the draft for your proportions. Ive tried drafting a couple times from period manuals and keep having the same problem!
Noted! I need to do a bit more research to see if this method will work for other proportions, but it's just math, so hopefully yes?!
Ooh, yes please. I have come unstuck multiple times when drafting from period books!
As a woman whose waist starts at the bottom of her rib cage, any help you can give will be greatly appreciated 🙂
Remember, hip padding was very common when the person’s natural silhouette had less hip spring than the fashionable one.
Love the skirt and the FOUR pockets! 😱Genius! ❤
The more pockets, the better!!!!
My mother, and generations before her were seamstresses. Love to watch your videos.
Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying them! 💙😂💜🥰
This skirt ranks a chaotic good. It looks lovely and fits well and was there when you needed it despite all the hectic throw together that came before. Thank you for sharing
Yes! Thank you!!
That skirt looks great on you. It looks comfortable. You proved it can work as well as pants while riding a bicycle (with your dog on your back). I have been thinking of going back to wearing skirts. I'm 74 years old; and, my legs were never great looking. Skirts would help cover some of my medical issues (plus, I can wear other garments under skirts to help keep me warm).
Thank you, it IS very comfortable! I will say that, at least when using a traditional North American frame bike, that a slightly wider hemline would be nice just for mounting/dismounting the bike and swinging the leg over, but it's still very do-able. And definitely you can wear a ton of layers under skirts - more skirts, leggings, pants, snowpants... pile on all the layers if you want!
Beautiful! Love everything about this skirt and the process you followed to use a wonderful piece of fabric that most people would dismiss as to small to do anything with.
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and appreciated the vision I had for this fabric!
Cute! Adding the wire to the top of the pocket was brilliant.
Thanks! It’s perhaps a bit unconventional, but it worked a charm!!
He-hee. Do I sense a possibility for a collaboration betwixt you?
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
To be fair, Jacki DID join in for CAPEtember (and asked me to be part of one of her CoSy videos, but I was swamped and unable to join 😞)
@@ShannonMakes I _knew_ it would be a when, not an if... Huzzah!
Chouette ,une jupe!L'empiecement en V et les poches volantées sont de belles idées,le tout en temps record....bravo!
Merci, je suis contente que tu l'aimais!!
So glad the algorithm showed me your channel! What a lovely skirt! It turned out great!
Thank you! 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and hopefully you will find my others equally enjoyable!!
I would love for you to go through the drafting steps. Congratulations on creating such a beauty so quickly. Wow!
Thank you! I’m testing out my method on a wider variety of body sizes/measurements, and then I’ll have a drafting video 😌
Well done with the skirt. Loved the yoke detail and the buttons but then you spoilt it with those pockets. They weren't necessary as you already had pockets which suited both the style and fabric. Sometimes, less is definitely more. But I'll watch you more as your style is very interesting so thank you for giving me some excellent ideas. A 5-gore skirt was new to me but I liked it a lot and will certainly use that concept in a future make.
First time watching. You are amazing!!! Beautiful work and SO creative. I know what I'm talking about...I've sewed since I was 12 years old and I'm now 71.
Wow, thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it… maybe you’ll like some of my other sewing videos too!
Such a cool skirt! And the wire is so smart😊. I agree that making just a tiny bit wider in the hem would be perfect but apart from that it's a skirt I would definitely like to have in my wardrobe too!
Thank you! 😊
Too cute and it looks comfy which to me is just as important. Good change to add the darts to the back.
Thank you!!
I love that you have double the pockets on that skirt! I think it turned out really cute, too.
Thank you! Double the pockets for double the snacks!! 🍪🍫
I definitely like the idea of a-lining the shape a bit more, but this is a lovely design.
Thank you! Cheers!
I am totally loving the egg pockets! If I make this skirt I would probably raise them up an inch, they are super cute! I love the leg warmers too
Thank you! 😊 Yea, since the "egg pockets" (love that term) were sort of secondary pockets, primarily for looks, I put them where they were the most visually pleasing - up any farther, and I didn't like the way they interfered with the look of the yolk... I mean yoke 🍳🍳🤣
It came out really well, especially for such small yardage, but yeah I think the extra 11 inches in the hem would have made a huge difference!
agreed!!
What a great idea using the wire at the top of the front pockets! The skirt looks great with the leg warmers too! ❤
Yes! Thank you :-D the leg warmers are definitely a...unique... style choice but it was COLD out that day!!! XD
Definitely would have passed on the front pockets and opted to trim the side seam pockets instead, but that’s me. The buttons are perfect!
Yea, that’s fair… not everyone loves the pockets, but not everyone was as polite as you in expressing their opinion 🤣🤣 I had fun trying it, and mimicking the original outfit, but if I redo it, I’ll probably go for a flatter style!
@@ShannonMakes I have larger hips and know that those pockets would just accentuate them. Lucky you that you can wear them. They are very cute though!
Yea, that's fair. They're DEFINITELY not a particularly flattering style, but I've seen so many similar pockets from this time period, I think it was really just such a fad that nobody minded if it was flattering or not?
Oh man what a beautiful skirt! Thank you for sharing!
You’re very welcome, glad you enjoyed!
I have some wool fabric that I have had so long that I don't remember where I got it. I wanted to make something out of it, but it is so scratchy that I keep putting it off. Flat lining it with a thrifted sheet is a great idea! I happen to have thrifted sheet. Now I finally have a way of using that wool fabric without worrying about it irritating my skin. 😊Thank you!
You're very welcome... flat-lining to the rescue!!
Its really cute.
Its got a quirky artsy stlye to it even though you took inspiration from a vintage piece.
Raising the hem modernized it yet keeping hints of its vintage stlye.
Taking inspiration from a classic peice is always a good move to have a versatile peice as to quote co co channel and one of my personal mantras.
" fashion gose out of style but style never goes out of fashion."
If you do have a contrasting fabric, maybe that black and you want a little more movment, withed in the hem, some inverted kick pleats in the back either one in the back seam or 2 either side would work and look good if done well to sit flatand just get that flash of the same fabric you used in the details when walking.
It will just be a mash up of pre war and late Victorian stlye withe a modem hem line as i like the look of a narrow shilloet but im quite active myself and find that a inverted pleat lets me have the best of both worlds.
Hay if that fabric you got to make a second one is passable as a posable match.
A short pea coat or vest with the herring bone used as an ascent with that black you incorpartated in the skirt would make for a very smart yet relaxed outfit that would be nice in mild weather that could be jazzed up with a pop of colour with your top, a scarf or even your shoes .
I love my vintage vests as i have a few.
But I have a very early 1920s mens high cut V cut, vest in a micro fine brown and creamy tan wool herring bone and brown satin finish cotten twill back and back ties that i can sinch it in to be a bit more female flattering that can turn anything thats a bit boring in to instantly a very smart yet artsy funky unique vibe every time and id love to be able to match up the fabric to have a similar skirt but just with the age and natural fade its been imposable to find.
Ive been looking for well over 20 years..
I lost a button so instead of getting a whole new card, i just took the top button to replace the lower button and i had a cute arts and craft movment vinage copper fox head button i have held on to for YEARS .
It fit and i put it as the top button . its kind looks like a feature pin , actully took it to a compleat new level.👍
Yep ive had it that long , tailor made quality will last 100 years if looked after...
Who knew i was doing "dark accademia" in the late 90s ???
Its not a fashion, its classic stlye .
Oooh, kick pleats to give extra movement are a really good idea! I personally think I’ll just make a version 2.0 because I was lucky enough to find some more fabric (as you saw), but if I hadn’t, those kick pleats would be up next on my list!! 💯💯
@@ShannonMakes well just keep it in the back of your mind if you decide to stay with a similar leanght as the one you have and you decide to line the new one in the same fashion mark 1 as the drape may sit a bit stiff and a bit triangular looking.
You may have to make it longer for it to drape well with your fabric choices you made in the first one being the cotton linning and the wool joined at all the seams.
Maybe concider a lighter lining and have the lining not flat lineed in the hongkong method and only have the lining attached to the waist band and around the back opening, free floating from the hems and make it work around you massive hidden pockets , that i do love ... i need pockets like that in my life.❤
Just worried that the method you used in mark 1 may not drape well without some more weight and that may have to be put in to the leanght and you may eventually making Victorian'esk walking skirt to have the extra weight for it to sit well if you dont rethink the linning
Oh your very cute pockets, your problem may be that ruffle was to long in hight making them floppy if they dont have some interfacing to stiffen them and have the ruffle backed with the herring bone wool and black still pipping .
Skip the wire , i see problems with that down the track as a wearable peice of clothing, not just a costume kind of fix it and the ban on them may be a wee bit long in the wide and needing some stiff interfacing under the band attching the band to the pocket with maybe some fusable interfacing after you did a running hand stitch to play with your ruffles for more structure on the pockets from the band upwards
So you may need to just raise and shorten the band a smidge and make the band more a wee bit more sturdy in mark 2... thats me over engineering it .. lol
Oh and those kick pleats i mentioned for mark 1 where quite popular during the late 30s/40s too due to rationing and fabric shortages during the war too.
Just thought id throw you that little tidbit of info .
Now you have my designing mojo brain going ... lol.
What a interesting incorporation of key design feature from diffent time periods.
Its something that will never look dated as you cant put your finger on a particular time period if your taking from a few diffent ones
Absolutely love this skirt. But even more so I Absolutely love the side pockets, they are what I've been looking for. I am a self taught seamstress and admittedly don't know a lot of the jargon but I just finished my first lined robe that I created my own pattern. It turned out beautifully. I happened on to your channel and so glad I did. Although admittedly I don't understand some of what you're doing but love the outcome and am watching intently. Absolutely love this skirt.
Oh, I'm almost entirely self taught, apart from, you know, I vaguely remember my mother showing me how to work a sewing machine when I was young, and me being too frustrated with the process every time something went wrong 🤣🤣 I think the vast majority of us are self-taught these days, but the good news is that UA-cam and the internet is a great teacher, so just keep going and every project you'll improve, make mistakes, learn something new... and get better! Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy all the other sewing projects on the channel as well
Very cute and cozy! The final skirt reminds me of a pencil skirt. but with cozier vibes. Like a super comfy pencil skirt.
Yea, it is quite similar to a pencil skirt! It's definitely got more width in the hemline than a traditional pencil skirt (thank goodness), but very much along the same lines!
I like the skirt, even to quorky pockets. I probably wouldn't have added them. But it definitely adds a vintage style. Loved how it turned out. Thank you for explaining your thoughts and how you designed the pattern for your body style. So much Im learning. Thank you.
Thank you! 😊❤️🧵 Glad you enjoyed the video, and hope you'll stick around to check out some of the other ones I have on the channel!
You are such a wonderful person and creator. The skirt is fantastic 👏🤩
Oh wow, thank you! 🥹🥹 Very kind words, I'm very glad you enjoyed the video!
That is a beautiful skirt with just the right details. You should make & sell a multi-size pattern. So many pockets are wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your process. Best to you and your furry kid.
Aww thank you! Pattern grading is not something I have the time to tackle anytime soon, but it’s a fun idea!! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
Super nice. I might have missed it but I think leaving the black hem line would give the skirt a nicer elongated look. I really like the side seam deep pockets in addition to the front pockets. Your right about the upper ruffle or pleats on the front pockets. Something needs to nail them down. The wire was a great idea and maybe next time a strong interfacing but that would add bulk because it would need to be covered up w more fabric or lining. Keep up the good work!
Yea, I think you must have missed it, because it has a black hem....! Glad you enjoyed the video :-D Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for your enthusiastic and clear video. The skirt reminds me of a photo of my mother-in-law in 1917 in a similar that I have always thought was charming.
You're very welcome! I'm glad it gave you some nice memories
@@ShannonMakes How would I send you the photo?
are you on Instagram or Reddit?? Those both work well for photo sharing!
Nice work. Love the finished skirt and enjoyed watching you make it. It looks nice and warm and very stylish. Love the yoke and buttons and two sets of pockets! What a great idea to put wires in the top! I guess that means you have to be the one to hand wash it, so you can keep the shape.
ENJOY!!!
Fortunately the wires are pretty easy to insert and remove for the wash 😝 but it’s a wool skirt, so I don’t anticipate needing to wash it! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Yep, well worth the wait) Quirky pockets really add to the character. Without them it would have seemed just a plain old pencil skirt.
Thank you! I do love some quirky and unusual pockets!!
Love the skirt! I.m new to your channel and very inspired by your easy to follow sewing and drafting.
Well, hello and welcome!! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos so far, and I love that you're inspired by them🥰 🥰
I’m obsessed with these pockets! I want them on pants! Great job!
thank you!
This skirt is amazing! More skirts, please.
I just released on last Friday that you can find on the channel :-)
That skirt is very cute.
Thank you 😊🥰💃
I have no idea why this came across my feed but I'm glad it did! your work is beautiful! and your videos very well done!
Thank you! The algorithm is a mystery, but sometimes it can make nice surprises! Glad you’re enjoying the videos, hope you stick around for more!
That fabric is beautiful. I have some pants in that fabric. I love your trim. You are so creative! That is a great design.
Thank you! Yea, I’m so happy to have found the fabric, it’s a great print and was easy to match the trim to (black goes with so many things)!!
The skirt is fabulous.
Thank you, Teresa, glad you enjoyed it!!
Wow! Looks really nice! I suggest to insert some thin rope next time into the black trim for the pockets instead of the wire.
Thanks 🙂
What an amazing skirt! So cute and unique.
Thank you! 😊 I'm so glad you like it :-P
cute finish your talented to figure all those pieces out
Thanks so much! 😊
Corgi getting a backpack ride was too cute.
Awww, yea, she’s pretty adorable in her backpack!
That’s pretty creative to figure all of that out. Looks amazing. We’ll done!
Thank you 😊😌
Just discovered your channel and I’m delighted! Love the skirt and it’s wearability and would love a video on the full drafting process. Feel all fired up to crack on with my sewing projects. Thank you 😊
I’m glad to have sparked some sewjo, and am working on a drafting video as we speak. I hope you find my other videos equally inspiring (or at least entertaining)!!
Would love a draft along!
Noted, thanks!! Working on it
really cute. suits your body and personality. that style yolk would look great an coulottes or slacks. your frilly pockets could be angled with the botton closer to the sides....that is for your more square frame. they could also sit a bit higher. i like the wire idea. i was trying to think os a solution i have with a dress.
This video popped up as a recommendation from UA-cam and I'm glad it did! Looking forward to viewing more of your videos!
So glad you found me, and welcome!! Glad you're enjoying the videos so far - I've got a "Best Of" playlist on my homepage too, with my personal favorites, if you are looking for a place to start :-)
definitely more skirt videos like this! I've been looking for new videos and vloggers as a source of inspiration and this video gave me exactly that.
Yay! Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and hopefully there are others on my channel that you'll find inspiring or entertaining as well!
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Thank you 😊
I've not come across those Hong Kong seams before and I love them! Will definitely be trying them out myself!
You should, they're great!!
Wow! I just happened to land on this. You are certainly skilled!
Thank you, I'm really glad you enjoyed it!! It was such a rushed make though that I honestly don't think it's the best showcase of my talent; I'd recommend things like my hobbit robe or my corgi couch video for that (basically anything in the "Best of Shannon Makes" section of my channel's homepage).
The big pocket idea is great. I'm about to make some (modern, not a history bounder) fleece pants, and I'm definitely doing these big pockets. Thank you!
That sounds amazingly comfy, please enjoy all the big pockets!!
Beautiful skirt and I loved following the process.
Thank you! 😊😊 I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!
Great job. I really enjoy your videos….and design, creation…..antics. 👍🏼😊
Thank you so much!
Love, love, love the pockets, both the cute ruffled front pockets and the generous side pockets. Super skirt!
Thank you 🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful skirt and fabric. 💛
Thank you 😊 💙
First time watching & I loved it. The buttons are perfect & I loved the big side pockets too.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! I like the cute front pockets (and they held my camera for the whole 4 hour hike), but the side pockets are where 👏it’s 👏at👏!!!
I know the 3-piece yoke was extra work, but the button detail with the seam under them just looks right. You could fake it with a tuck?
I really like this, thank you! I might make it similar, without the outer pocket and insert narrow ruffly or smooth piping down the front seams and yoke edge. I like the dart modification and th bottom color trim too. Very nice skirt!
Thank you! 🧡💛💚 Thanks for watching, and I hope you stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel!!
Love the skirt and the underlining❤❤The little pockets are so eyecatching!
Thank you! 😊
Would love all the drafting insight you care to share! 👍😊
Noted! ☺️☺️
Oh my goodness, your work is amazing, you are Very clever lady. Sent from Darlington England. X
Thank you 🥰❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed it!! I hope you find some other videos on my channel that are equally entertaining!
The wired edge is genius!
Thank you! I definitely enjoy it, it's a great solution to an unusual problem!
Really Adorable style.
Thank you, Joan! 😍
Great looking skirt, think I have now found a new ‘time rabbit hole’ to explore. If you are short on fabric for the waist band I have found that facings work very well ( they do need stiffening ie visilene, either iron on or sew in)
Thanks for the tip and the compliments! 🙌
Beautiful and marvelously useful skirt! So fun to watch your video.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to poke around my channel, there's lots of other fun stuff on there too
What as lovely shirt. It turned out wonderfully. Love the buttons and the sure in the pocket tips. Such a brilliant solution!
Any time you want to do a video on your continuing pattern drafting and old drafting manuals I'm there!
Thank you!! (and noted 😉)
Wow! I wish I had the patience to sew like this. As it is, I'm going to try sewing little things for the grandkids for Christmas this year like little crossbody bags for the girls and backpacks for the boys but someday I'd like to try making clothes.
If it’s any encouragement, it didn’t require *that* much patience - it was done in two days!! Sweet of you to sew the Christmas presents tho ❤️❤️
Thank you for a lovely and informative video. It is great to see your skills at work. I make a suggestion from another generation: ( if my guess is wrong , I apologise unreservedly) have you considered wearing a petticoat to improve the fall of your skirt against the body? The material is stylish but the sheet material lining may hinder the way the skirt sits and a gorgeous silk petticoat is always a secret joy to wear. They also help preserve the cut of the garment. Again, loved this video.
Thank you for the suggestion, and I did look at a petticoat the other day for future skirts, but I don't think that this one needed it, since I wore spandex leggings underneath, and that had a similar effect in terms of cutting any static and/or making sure the cotton lining could "slide" freely.
There were never any issues with the drape of the skirt, and the reason that I felt like I wanted more material in the hem wasn't because the fabric was bunching and catching in my legs, but rather because if I took quite long steps (which I do tend to do sometimes), the narrower hemline would "hobble" me. Now this only happened a few times, which is why I say the skirt is "just on the limit" of how much material I want in a hemline, because if I just walk normal, it's not a problem at all... but you know, sometimes I like to run! Or bike!
love it all...especially piping and buttons
Thank you, Lynette! 💙🧡🧵
Your creation is gorgeous!
Thank you!! 😍😍
Cute skirt, and dog👍
Aww thank you! If you're a fan of the doggo, I have a few projects just about her - corgi sized fainting couch, turning her into Deadpool, as well as Sherlock Hound, etc!
The skirt is very nice! I have similar piece of fabric, you have inspired me to make mine with a joke, it is very flattering. You are so positive person. I love your good energy. Thank you for your videos.
Yes, absolutely, do it!! And if you do, tag me on IG so I can see too! 🥰🥰 Thanks for all the kind words!
Thank you UA-cam for showing me this gem! Love the skirt but I mostly appreciate the way you explained it all. I'm still too skared and overwhelmed to make anything myself, but I found your content very inspiring. Hopefully soon!Just subscribed and I'm on my way to binge on your channel. That hobbity cape is my next stop. Thanks a lot and see you there!
I'm glad UA-cam showed you this video too! Hopefully the inspirational wave can take you all the way to cutting into your first fabric eventually - just start small, and cheap, and keep the project manageable! We all start somewhere, expect for it to be a learning process, and just try to enjoy the ride :-)
Wow! I’m impressed.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I've got a whole bunch of other (and dare I say, more impressive) sewing videos on the channel if that's your thing!
This skirt looks wonderful.
Thank you, Annette!!
I absolutely love your videos! Just discovered you yesterday, and I'm in awe of your talent and the beautiful way in which you explain your process!
I've been sewing on and off for a handful of years now, self-taught, and I've recently been wanting to start a YT channel for sewing videos. I have done some research on existing seeing videos/channels, and yours are by far the best I've seen!
Oh wow, that's some incredibly high praise, thank you! I'd encourage you to hang around the channel and check out some of my other videos, but it seems like you've been doing that already, so I'll just say "welcome aboard" and I hope you continue to enjoy the content!!
Trash from the local laundry matt to get sheets for mockups. You don't know how much of my Centretown life I am now regretting. Brilliant!
Goodness you're a whirlwind. That is a Fantastic patter and amazing execution. I'm thinking when (not if) you remake the skirt you could elaborate the design of the waistline more. Good for you for catching the park in Peek Fall.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I am caught between two desires: the one to simply remake the same skirt but just with more volume, and the nagging urge to "just tweak a few things here and there" which I fully recognize will probably result in a full-blown re-do/overhaul of the original design. I guess it depends on if I want an immediate wear garment, or a project XD We'll have to see how I feel on the day!
@@ShannonMakes Exactly. To tweak. Or not to tweak. THAT, dear Horatio, is ever the question...
Hi Cathy! I love the idea as well. I’m not sure that my local cleaners do this but I do know that at least one of my local thrift stores would sell sheets for rags.
How did Halloween go in your neighbourhood? Grandson’s costume was a success. Though the cape didn’t come out as envisioned not sure if it was because of the tie wrap boning or the fabric. Oh well it wasn’t a complete fail just not what we wanted. He was happy especially since the back of his shirt was red with black spots so he didn’t have to wear the cape at school
@@robintheparttimesewer6798 Robin!
It was a mostly quiet Halloween around here. Missed out on seeing the little ghouls getting their candy quotient. And there weren't many adults dressed up over the weekend.
In honour of the day, I took the Godkid and her Mum out to The Bytown to see The Shinning. It used to be her 'night-night' movie when she was 10 - so she needed to see it in surround sound and full of people. Two of the audience came dressed up as the twins...
So Catbug (the magnificent) was a success! Huzzah! Knew it would be smashingly good. Glad that the Kiddo had fun...
@@stevezytveld6585 Cathy he was such a success that I have been told that he’s costume is really just pants and shirt so therefore he can wear it in his regular wardrobe!
beautiful skirt, I'm old so for sewing purposes I have 2 tri-burst lights for both areas I sew in, they are not pretty but may add to your sewing time if you wish for that
Thank you ♥️💙 I actually have some studio lights that I can use for my own sewing, but they don't make for very pretty footage, if you know what I mean!
An excellent outcome
Thank you!!